TY - GEN
T1 - System architecture entropy
AU - Cloutier, Robert
AU - Verma, Dinesh
AU - Bone, Mary
AU - Sommer, Kim
PY - 2009
Y1 - 2009
N2 - This paper will introduce the concept of Architecture Entropy in the context of systems engineering and complex systems. Entropy has been explored and discussed in other domains, drawing an analogy to its origins in physics. In its original context, entropy describes the degree of randomness, or level of chaos, that occurs over time. The purpose of this research is to explore application of the concept of entropy for understanding the vitality of legacy system architectures. The discussion is supported by examples of current architecture challenges that may be attributed to architectural entropy. Specific examples are presented to better understand the applicability of architectural entropy.
AB - This paper will introduce the concept of Architecture Entropy in the context of systems engineering and complex systems. Entropy has been explored and discussed in other domains, drawing an analogy to its origins in physics. In its original context, entropy describes the degree of randomness, or level of chaos, that occurs over time. The purpose of this research is to explore application of the concept of entropy for understanding the vitality of legacy system architectures. The discussion is supported by examples of current architecture challenges that may be attributed to architectural entropy. Specific examples are presented to better understand the applicability of architectural entropy.
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M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:84878533676
SN - 9781615674398
T3 - 19th Annual International Symposium of the International Council on Systems Engineering, INCOSE 2009
SP - 622
EP - 636
BT - 19th Annual International Symposium of the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE 2009) in conjunction with the 3rd Asia-Pacific Conference on Systems Engineering APCOSE 2009
T2 - 19th Annual International Symposium of the International Council on Systems Engineering, INCOSE 2009
Y2 - 20 July 2009 through 23 July 2009
ER -